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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16
hienner Ainhn.

PIrrsBURa, PA, January l5.-The
steamer DetS, owned by W. II Brown
& Sons, WIS sunk last night at the
Black Diamond coal works, near
Monongahela City. In turuiug the
river TO come down stream, q large
pointed IKE OF ice struck her broad
side and crushed hole in her hull.
TIE crew all reached the shore ia
safety. It is believed thst the boat
can be raised with but little damage.
She In worth about $4,000.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16
KNOXVILLE, TENN.
Speculate as 60 the Eject che Sale
Of the e. T v. and g.
InnrnII No nun Lnnn.r

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, January Is
Private dispatches received here to-
night stating that the East Tennessee
road had a. last been sold to the West
Point Terminal, causes much feeling
apd some anxiety, although the news
has been disconnected for several days.
Leading business men differ very much
in their views rs to the effect the sale
will have on Knoxville. Some think
1t will be heavy blow at the city and
upper Est Tennessee, while others
think it will have good effect on
the Tennessee Midlar d, aud cause the
Baltimore and Ohio or Pennsylvania
Company to build a line from Bristol
in aid Of the N. 4 W. A telegram to
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16
LOUISVILLE, KY.
The State PenitentIary Earning.
gauprr., nn nm .nnu.t

tsPECIAL TO TIE APPKAL.l
LOUISVILLE, KY, January ia
special TO thu Courier J5u,nal states
that the State Pshite t "a y, at Frank
fort, is in flames. The fire originated
in the engine room in the old hemp
house, in which tue furniture, broom
and shoe factories have been con.
Quoted, aud the entire building, with
its contentF, will DO destroyed. All
the Inhabitants are out around
the walls and upon the hills
overlooking the penitentisry watch
ing the progress OF the flames.
Only the foremen are allowed within
the walls. The prigoners are all locked
within the cell houae, which is sepsr.
ate from the burning building, built
of stone and entirely FIRE proof. The
TRUSTEES are at work in the yard as
sisting the Il lemen and removing the
goods. The building and contents is
roughly estimated al SIS, 00D, Of which
about $4,000 is the property of Mason,
Ford & Go, the le,sees. There is said
to be only $4,000 insurance.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16

engaged in the case Of Evans Forbes,
colored, an ex-peniieotisry convict,
VS.. j. P. Withers. The plaintiff,
among others, when a convict, was
sublessed by the defendant, and now
sues for 10000 dsmag's for alleged
maltIeatment. The case was not con-
cluded, but will occupy several days
next week,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16
The New York Senatorial Con,e.,

ALBANY, n. Y, January l5-The
Hon. l.. 7. Morton, Senator Miller and
Congressman Hscock remsined In the
city, but many OF tina members OF the
Legislature, ire uding the Ave clsssed
IS doubtful, have gone home, creating
alull in the Senatorial canvass. Messrs.
Morton and Miller are very close to-
gether on pledged votes with Hiscock,
ten or twelve men at present appa.
Tently holding the balance Of power.
Each Of the principal candidates claim
slight lead over the other.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16
shipment OF Alabama Iron to New
York

CHATLEsToN S. c., Jonusry 15.-
The steamship Seminole sailed for
New York tod y with l0S tons OF pig
iron from Birmingham, Aa. This is
the first cargo OF p iron ever shipped
from Charleston aud is the beginning
Il trade which promises to make
charleston the most important ship
ping port for Alabama iron on the
South Atlantic coast.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.
Another Enterprise for the Magic
city
ESPECIAL TO rHR APPEAL.l

IsFEolAL To THE APPEAL,l
BmmNGHAM, ALA. January 10
The msnaGement of the East Birming.
ham Land Company today closed q
contract for their third large enter.
prise. This is the Birmingham Ma
chine and Foundry Works. R. w. Bo
laud, who has made succy ss of the
came busir esq here On smaller scale,
is a the head of the projsct. Among
the stockholders are fhe presidents OF
two Local banks and several other
veal by cilizsns. One OF the Eist Biz
minghsm directors announces that be
hiss about matursd a cJt,on factory
pr, jact, upon whieh his has been at
work for some time, and that this en-
terpr.se will be located upon the COM
psny's property.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16
New Orleans Rnnns.

New ORLEANS, LA, January 15.-
This was the seventh day Of the win
ter meeting Of the Louisiana Jockey
Club. The weather Yves clear and
pleasant aud the track slow.
First Race .-Fivs-elghths Of a mile
heats. Ecpick won; Little ice second,
King George aud Barbara diatanced.
Time-l .06, 10Y.
Second Racs-Sevsn furlopgs. Bill
Owen won by two lengths; Twilight
second, Envoy third. Watch EN- and
Logan also ran. TimeL1:375.
Third Race One mile. Ligsn won
by length; Cathcsrt second, Peacock
third. Anna oodeock and Claude
Brannon also ran. Time
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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16
HELENA, ARK.
j. Coolidge 4 sons Assign.

ESPECIAL TO THE APPEAL.l
HELENA, ARK January 15.-The
firm OF j. Coolidge & Sons made an
assignment yesterday 10 q. r. Cool
idge, assignee Liabilities from $l2,-
0C0 to $4,000; assets, $4,000. The
assignment was surprise to everyone
as the firm was an old one, having
been established in 1872,
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Mullins, the Great COunterfeiter,
Ragged.
ESPECIAL TO THE APrEAL.l

ESPECIAL TO THE APrEAL,l
chattanooga, Tenn, January 49,
Detectives succeeded tonight in dis
covering one OF the most extensive
cUunterieiting establishments yet
broken up in the South. For several
weeks an almost perfec. counterfeit
coin has been circulated in the city,
and ali forts TO trace it up proved
fruitless. Today an old man was seon
to en'er a store, making trihing
purchase, receiving 80 cents
in change. On his departure
it was ascertained that tbs coin
he left was counterfeit. Detectives
were notified, and at once put him
under surveillance. Tonight he was
arrested and 500 in counterfeit found
on his person. He proved to be Null
lins, one of the most noted counter
feilers in America. Hs was arrested
two years ago at Fort Scott, Ark, and
escaped by turning States evidence.
L. was ascertained tonight that
the den is in the heart of the city, land
hes been conducted as an electro
plating establishment, 1t is now in
The hands OF the police, and three
other arrests have been made. 1t is
thought thousands OF dollars have
been issued from there. The coun-
tsrfeit is nearly perfect.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16
COLUMBUS, MISS,

A Real Estate Boom On the Town.
ESPECIAL TO THE APPEAL.l
COLUMBUS, Miss, January l5.-Real
estate is more active here now than at
any time since the war, and more
sales have been made since last
Wednesday than during three years
prior to that time.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16

have been hpcking to the town.
me Hobart House, managed by Mr..
y. y; Chapman, is doing an excep-
tonally good business.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
A Carpenter KNIs u EeIIsw work.
man " no "a an LOANED Him Money.
lsPRCIAL TO TIE APPEALl

N OHFpPuttF htbS FettsW Work.
man " no "a au LOANED Him Money.
ESPECIAL TO THE APPEAL.l
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn January 15.-
A very sens tional murder occurred
tlnight, in which carpenter named
Jesse Smith was killed by fellow
workman named Marx Clark. The
murder took place at the house where
the men boarded shortly after upper,
and grew out of an alleged debt due
Smith by Clark. Smith went to
Ola ks room to demand the money.
When next seen be was falling head
long down a long fight of stairs with
blood gushing ffom an ugly cash in
his left groin. ds bled to death in
FIVE minutes, before he could make
any statemeu Of how he was wounded.
CLARK asserts tlst Smith assaulted
him, and that no was forced to kill
h m in self defense. He surrendered
and was locked up,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16

CorroN receipts here yesterday,
2490 bales; shipments, 800 bales, and
sales, 3400 bales.
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Lodge Meetings Tonight.

The following lodges meet to-night at the
places named
Masonic-Coiumbia, No. 8, 1897 G street
Columbia Royal Arch. No. ], Masonic Temple;
Potomac Commandery. Knights Tcmplar, No.
8, Georgetown; Washington Centennial. NO.
IA, Masonic Temple.
G. A. R.-Lincoln, No. 8, Seventh and L
A. R. Building; Farragut, No. 10, Washing.
ton Hall, corner Pennsylvania avenue and
Third street southeast.
l. o. o. F.-Federal City. No. 90, odd Eel.
lows ball; Mount Nebo Encampment, Odd
Fellows Hall.
Knights of Pythias- franklin, No. Q, Nc
Caueys Hall, 269 Pennsylvania avenue south
east; Hermione, No. IL, Georgetown; Mount
Vernon, No. 5. Pennsylvania evenue and
Ninth street northwest.
l. y. of R.-kedemption, No l4i Baum's
Hail, Fourth and East Capitol streets; PSto
demption Jr., No. 25, Baum's Hall, Fourth and
East Capitol streets.
Jr. o. U. A. M.-American Guard, No. /
Cropley's Hall. Thirty-tirst aud NJ streets
Golden Rule, No. 2. Academy Hall, 1906 Thirty
A. L. of H.-Capital City, No. 46J, Seventh
10. G. T.-FideliIy, No. q. Hsyues's Hall,
Anacostia; Columbia No p, 923 street,
r. 7. of T.-Capital City, No. l, Stiiha n 8
Hall, 1923 Seventh street northwest.
Sons of fJonadab--Hope, No. IL, Pennsylvania
avenue aud Nineteenth street.
|. o. M.-CapitGl. No. IL. 600 c street north
west.
G. A. F.--Newton Camp, lie Droit building.
Room 40.
X. efH. Federal, No. 1908, st. Cloud build.
log, Ninth and streets
Order American Patriots, -WaShington Coun.
ell No l, lie Droit building, Eighth and +
streets.
National Republican., 1887-11-02
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS,
Items of Interest Gathered for q
'sRopubIican's" Readers.

Items of Interest Gathered for the
''Ropubiican's" Readers.
DR.. Toner, Of Washington, d. c., a noted
antiquarian, was in the city yesterday pros
pecting for relics.
Gen. Eppa Hunton, ex member Of Con
grees from this district WIS in the city yes
day on political business.
MIR. Geo W. Jones, contractor, will to-
day commence the tearing down of the
south wall OF the Alexandria Light Infaa aatry
Aimory for the purpose Of enlarging and
extending the building. The armory, when
completed, will be one Of the largest in the
state. 1t is to be fitted out with every con-
venicnce necessary for a thorough equipped
company, aud the contract for the improve
menJ is $1,000.
During the month of October the clerk of
the rporation court has Issued eight mar
riage licenses and recorded thirty-two
deeds.
The funeral OF the late Thomas Dewitt
will take place from St, Mary's Church this
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Yesterday being
All-Saiuts' Day no black could be used In
the church.
Miss May, Of Atchlson, Kan, is In the
city the guest OF Mrs. d. A. Windsor.
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Tho BustIo Gave Her Away.

Amelia BroWn, coI0red, Wns employed IN
the house OF Mr.. George hardwood, li22 Four
teenth street. Lately she suddenly disap-
peared. as did also $40 or $50 worth of cloth
ing The police traced the girl to Baltimore,
where she was arrested In dance house. The
large hustle she wore made the officers suspi
cious, and when 1t was examined two EN-
bFoidered skirts and other articles belonging
found concealed in 1t. She said that she took
the articles to put in the hustle to make 1t
fashionable. Detective Carter brought her
over and to-day she will be tried in the police
rOurt
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Received their Commission y.

The President has commissioned the follow
ipg officers of the District National Guard
Samuel f. Thomson, TO be captain com.
pany d, 4th battalion; Julius W. robson, TO be
captain company G, I'd battalion James Allen
Watson, to be first lieutenant company g, ID
battalion; z. X. X. Sattes, to be first lieutenant
company d, Atm battalion: John Il. Mtnnix, to
he second lieutenant company G, ID battalion;
VIM. G. Farquhar, to be second lieutenant com.
pany ID, 4th battalion; Thomas Martin, TO be
surgeon of the 9th battalion with the rank OF
captain; Geo. NJ. Arnold, to be quartermaster
hth battalion with rank of first lieutenant, aud
Robt. Johnson, to be chaplain of the 9th bat
TALON with rank of first lieutenant.
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Fools Rush In. Where Angels Fear to
Traud -

So impetuous youth is often given TO folly
and indiscre tions; and. as a result, nervous
mental, and organic debility follow,
memory Is impaired, belf-confidence Is lack
Ing; at night bad dreams occur, premature old
age seems setting In, ruin is in the track. In
confidence, you can, and should write TO DR..
X. V. Pierce, Of Buffalo, N Y, the author OF a
treatise for the benefit OF that class of patients,
aud describe your symptoms aud siilerngS.
He can cure you Mt your home, and will seld
you iull particnlars by mail.
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Natures Own True Laxative,

The delicious flavor and health properties o
the need of an agreeable and effective laxative
the California Fig Syrup Co. commenced d
few years ago 10 manufacture concentrated
Syrup Of Figs which has given such general
bitter drastic liver medicines and cathartic'
hitherto in use. If costive or bilious try 1t
For sale ia 80 cent and 81 bottles by all lead
ing drunpista
National Republican., 1887-11-02
VIII BE Prosecuted IL rhey Sell.

Commissioner Webb yesterday stated that
persons whose licenses had been disapproved
would be prosecuted IL they continued to sell.
This viii not be done until after the parties
commissioners in dlsapproving their licenses.
The following applications were approved
yesterday: John Maher, Christina PlatS, Robert
HCrbsacker, Jacob Nander, John Kaiser aud
George Holmes. The application of Bassford
d Clotwortby, 1901 Seventh street, was recon.
sidered and approved.
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Miscellaneous Features


ducons Mr. Edward Wilson'S Photographic OF
Trips Of anchman the Wild industries and Of the Far West
PEMon, Dr. Eggston; ENGLISH CTnEpR with
Religious,
mespa han 20
OF
element in its Here topics discussed Of vital
life Of the nation.
hundred BHoN NoyEM
history PRICE Century
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Tho EhnrCh rler.

Albert Green and Fenton Webb, indicted for
the murder of James Lucas, on the night of
Sept. 10 last, were in the criminal court yester-
day and each pleaded not guilty to the charge.
III this case Lucas on leaving q church IN
South Washington, ezpostulated with some
young men for bad behavior, which was re-
sented by the parties rebuked. and resulted in
the death OF Lucas.
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Dispesing of Estates.

The will of VIM. Thomson, of Southampton,
England, formerly OF this city filed for probate,
leaves his property on Seventeenth street to
Mary Celia Thomson and Georgiaua II. Thom-
son, of County Kent, England, for life.
The will OF Benjamin Goodrich leaves his
business to be conducted by his son, Lewis NJ.
Goodrich, for the benefit of his wife. to whom
he conveys all his real estate for life, and all
personal property absolutely.
National Republican., 1887-11-02

DoE'T !-Ifa dealer offers you bottle of SAL
walton Oil without labels, or wrappers, or IN a
mutilated or defaced package. don't touch Il
don't buy 1t at any price, you can rest assured
that there is som mething wrong-it may he dan
gerous and worthless counterfeit. Insit upon
Eeiting q perL.ct. AnbrOtcM. aenniue package.
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Madame Soula.

The nsmo of Madame soule, So5 Flnh ave.
nHc, New York, isasynOnym for g0)d tase and
10 ganee of design, and the fashionable world
wiz be delighted TO hear that she viii open al
1850 i street on Oct. 81, for four days, with d
large stock Of imported dresses and wraps.
National Republican., 1887-11-02
PIa,Inr IIla PnIIna KnnLaI.

Albert Foster, cOlored, who played the
- olice racket on Joseph Campbell, was held
tCr the grand jury yesterday by Judge Snell.
He WAS prosecuted under the statute for per
II mating police Oiluer.
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Fight for IL hiid.

Mary Il, Little:ord, the lS-yearold girl
whose possession has for some time been in
Ctnlrovcry, was prodnced in the equity court
n he Csthniic inSttution IN In phIaa III bdnarso
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Verdict Apain.t sureties.

In the circuit court yesterday, In the case o.
the United States VS.. Samuel Dana, S. p
BROWN, and W. L. Spaulding, verdict wa,
given for the amount of sl9, ,S06.75. The action
was on the bond OF Samuel Dana as paymas'
ter, given March %, 1867, and commenced IL
1870
National Republican., 1887-11-02

Rowland DENTAL ASSOCIATION, all Four
and-a-half street northwest, three doors north
of Pennsylvania avenue. K. p. Rowland, NJ.
and mechanical dentists. Extractions, under
nitrous oxide, so cents each tooth, and only so
centslextra for gas whether one or number
of teeth are extracted at the same sitting.
persons. Artificial teeth 81 per set. Gold
amalgam. and white filings Inserted In the
best manner. All work warranted first class.
National Republican., 1887-11-02

Granted Inatead of Rejected.

The following applications for liquor liceu-
kes we're approved aud not rejected as pub.
lished: VIM. l.. Hedinger, sl3 Maryland av'
northwest; L. Wagner. 30 Ninth street north
hi
National Republican., 1887-11-02

"THosE little girls across the street never go
out, mamma. They look from the window all
day long. I wonder why they don't play out
Ms we do?" "0h they're very much to be
pitied-their poor mother never had heard of
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup"
National Republican., 1887-11-02

"ALDRRHEY DAIRY WAGONS" Fresh Alder
ney Butter churned every morning and deliv-
cred in " pound "Ward" prints, at 40 cents per
pound. Also cottage cheese, s cents per ball;
buttermilk. 8 cents per quart. and sweet milk
NJ cents per quart.
National Republican., 1887-11-02

FOR family use no beer is bette; than the
"Faust" from the Anheuser- Busch Brewing
Association. Try 1t, and be convinced. Of
flee corner First and Virginia avenue south
west. Phone SS0-5. Frank Schwarz, manager.
National Republican., 1887-11-02
CITY ITEMS.

THE Revere House, Boston. Mass, European
plan, is specially convenient tor business men,
Famous The world over for Its table. Rooms
all light; 81 a day up.
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Our Establishment

Presents strong inducements and attrac-
tions to those about commencing HOUSE
KEEPING, as they will find an extensive
assortment Of ornamental as well as useful,
articles from which to make selections.
Our DIRECT IMPORTATIONS and pur
chases In the home market from the manu-
facturers only enable US to offer goods as
low as they can be purchased in any Of the
northern cities; and, as we keep almost
everything required for housekeepers, they
are relieved from the trouble and vexation
of shopping at different stores to supply
their wants.
Annexed are enumerated few OF the
many articles now in stock:
Crown Derby,
Doulton, Burmese,
Royal Dresden. Teheran,
Gobelin, Alham- and
bra, and Persian Glass.
Haviland's China.
Japanese and China Ware.
Dinner and Des- Bric-a Brac,
sert Sets, Bronzes,
Game and Fish Bisque Figures,
Sets, Piano
Plated Goods. Lamps.
Every Requisite for Kitchen Use.
And many articles of utility of
recent introduction that
cannot fail to inter-
est housekeepers.
J.W. B0TELER & son
Importers Of China, Glass, &c.,
923 PENN. AVE. AND 9l4 D ST.
National Republican., 1887-11-02

BERKELEY, pure rye whisky, the best on
the market for the price, "a per gallon, 81 q
quart, and 80 cents a pint, % cents a sample
hDttle, Tbarp, uB street northwest.
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Lincoln in the War. "
Siberia, and the Exile System,

by George Kennap, author of Tent life Siberia who has just
returned from arduous journey Of Is COO miles through Russia
and Siberia during which by means OF especially favorable letters
nbed to visit every important prison Siberia
ouantance Of than 800 exed Liberals and "Nbis "
Graphic Of life stres the traffic 10
the knoc alphabet etc. etc. will be described and the ustra
George A. Frost, who accompanied Mr. KepDan
throughout his journey will add interest to this remarkable series
preliminary papers the Russian revou
nary movement the first one Of which, Appeal
Liberals November Striking facts here told for
Tho 0rstt lima
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Important Supplementary War Papers,


andto historic
attracted feature the history was for this that Genera
Civil War
National Republican., 1887-11-02
Fiction by Eggleston and Cable.
The Illustrated Features

Washington"
CANNES Uetc.e etc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-11
DISSATISFIED COOKERS.
The Situation In the Uniontown Region
Mondays Mass Meeting.

The Situation In the Uniontown Region
Mondays Mass Meeting.
UNIONTOwN, PA, July 9.--The feeling
hare to day among number of the coke
workers is one of dissatisfaction. The
contemplated resignation OF Secretary Null
len has created little uneasiness, and
some of the men are opposed to declaring
the strike of.
The mass meeting here on Monday prom
ises to be of interest, and it is expected,
from the tone of the expressions here, that
there will be an effort made TO continue
the strike. The cookers from the neighbor-
ing works are here to-day and some very
bitter talk is heard.
The situation at West LeiSenring is
practically unchanged. The strikers are
exceptionally quiet and the PinEertOn
men fear no trouble. A few additional
men went to work this morning, being
men from other points of the region. At
Jimtown one hundred and seventy ovens
were in blast this morning, but at that
place the strikers show some disposition
to quarrel.
Sheriff Miller left for West Leisenring
at II o'clock to. day. The rebelliOus Huns
who assaulted Sheriff Miller ten days ago
are there, but no attempt will be made to
arrest them until authorized by Superin-
tendent Taggart, who shows disposition
to be lenient
At number Of the works throughout
the region the 80 days notice to vacate
the houses expired to-day. They are mo-
mentarily expecting eviction. At Jim
town the strikers will be turned out on
Tuesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-11
The Presidential Party.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-The President,
Secretary Whitney, Col. Lamont and sew
eral others left Washington on a yacht
this afternoon, for trip down the Poto-
mac river. Secretary Whitney has sold
''GraSS Lands" his country place, on the
Tenallytown road, above Georgetown. 1t
is understood he has leased it for two years,
with the privilege of third, having re-
served that right when making the sale.
In the spring of 1885, Secretary Whitney
purchased this place, which contained 100
acres and large house for $500 per acre.
He subsequently sold % acres at 81 500
per acre and has now sold the remaining
IS acres for $75, OOO Secretary Fairchild
has purchased, for $50, 900, q residence at
the intersection of New Hampshire avenue
and Twentieth street. 1t fronts on New
Hampshire avenue and adjOins the house
being built by Representative 5. S. Cox.